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Dissolve the yeast, sugar, and honey in the lukewarm water and let sit for about 5 minutes.
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Combine the bread flour, rice flour, and salt.
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When the surface of the yeast mixture has become a whitish color and bubbly, it's ready.
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Hollow out the center of the powdered ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture.
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Mix by folding the dough into the yeast mixture with long chopsticks for 1 minute.
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When it is no longer floury, it's ready.
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Put the dough into a plastic bag, thoroughly release all of the air and tie it up.
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Let sit just like that at room temperature for 30 minutes ~ 1 hour.
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When the dough rises enough that the bag is about to burst, it's finished.
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Cut open the bag at the tied end and remove the dough.
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Coat your hands with a little bit of oil and it will be easier to remove.
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Gently gather the dough together on a floured surface.
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If it is still a little powdery, knead it until smooth.
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Place on a parchment paper lined baking tray and let rest for 30 ~ 60 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 200C.
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Use a knife (or razor) to slash the surface.
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Drizzle some oil in the slits.
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Place two cups filled with water onto the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes at 190C.
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You can use any type of oil to dribble into the slits in the dough!
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Even olive oil or vegetable oil will work.
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Or you could top it with butter or margarine!
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In the winter, heat water in a frying pan and place a bowl into the pan.
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Put the dough into the bowl and let rest.
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Leave it to rest for about 1 ~2 hours but keep an eye on it.
